Tag: <span>Nicolás Maduro</span>
December 19, 2014 > Staff
Obama Signs Bill Authorizing Sanctions Against Venezuelan Officials
The Latin America News Dispatch will take a short break from publishing our daily newsletter Today in Latin America to celebrate the holidays. Felices Fiestas from the Latin America News […] Read More >
December 5, 2014 > Staff
Venezuelan Capital Hit by Blackouts as Country’s Economy Worsens
Top Story — A blackout struck downtown and east Caracas on Thursday afternoon, causing subway stations to cease operating and passengers to be evacuated. Thursday’s blackout is the latest to […] Read More >
November 14, 2014 > Staff
Venezuela Court Refuses to Release Opposition Leader, Despite U.N. Appeal
Top Story — A Venezuelan court has refused to release leading opposition politician Leopoldo López, despite appeals by the United Nations, López’s defense lawyer said Thursday. López has been imprisoned […] Read More >
June 29, 2012 > Staff
Paraguay: New President Says Venezuela Met With Military
Top Story — New Paraguayan President Federico Franco alleged that the Venezuelan government meddled in his country’s affairs by asking the military to support ousted former president Fernando Lugo last Friday. Franco […] Read More >
September 16, 2011 > Staff
Venezuela Keeps In Contact With Carlos The Jackal, Officials Say
Today in Latin America Top Story — Venezuelan Foreign Minister Nicolás Maduro said that his government provides permanent support to convicted terrorist Carlos the Jackal, who is serving a life […] Read More >
August 3, 2010 > Staff
Colombia-Venezuela Conflict Discussed At Mercosur Meeting; Chávez Will No Longer Attend
Today in Latin America Top Story — A meeting of Mercosur, the South American regional trading bloc, has become the latest forum for a feud between the governments of Venezuela […] Read More >